Brighton surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,562 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brighton this week:
The surf forecast for Brighton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Brighton in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brighton over the next 16 days.
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